Chisholm Trail District
Extension Districts are an exciting opportunity to provide communities with additional resources, activities and programs. While working together as a district, extension offices are able to be more efficient, effective and sustainable and agents are able to specialize and provide more in-depth programming while having access to additional resources and support.
Extension programs present useful information related to agriculture, home economics, youth development, family life, business and economics, healthy living, and much more. We take programs to schools, gardens, community centers, and other places.
Our philosophy is to help people help themselves by taking university knowledge to where people live, work, play, develop, and lead. We work at being responsive to the needs of the people by focusing our resources on providing quality information, education and problem-solving programs for real concerns.
Job Openings:
Full-time Office Professional position, K-State Extension – Chisholm Trail District #20. Primary office will be in Abilene, KS. Organizational, computer, secretarial, people skills, ability and desire to learn new software are important. Paid holidays, KPERS, vacation, sick leave and health insurance benefits included. Position description and application available at www.chisholmtrail.ksu.edu. Applications will be accepted until September 25, 2026. K-State Extension – Chisholm Trail District is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Current Programs:
SHICK is a free program provided to people over 65 who are enrolling or re-enrolling for Medicare during the Open Enrollment period (October 15 - December 7). Our Family Resource Management Agent, Rodney Denholm, is available to provide support and counseling to eligible residents in Dickinson County. If you are interested in an appointment, please call 785-263-2001 and ask about Medicare Appointments.
If you are located in Marion County and need Medicare Counseling, please contact the Marion County Dept on Aging at (620) 382-3580.
StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from a children's book are attached to stakes, which are installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next page in the story. Contact the Extension Office to request a StoryWalk.